Neither pretty nor fancy, the Clop is nevertheless a purpose built ship of war valued in colonial space for its reliability and decent operations time. While not officially a part of the Solar Union military inventory it still manages to find its way into more than a few UMFL companies. Surprisingly even some TEM companies have found themselves bogged down in theater and requiring cheap (relatively speaking) Clops to expand operations. Naturally the frigate has found its way into the forces of the Free Colonies and Ijad as well, although whether through 'liberation' or purchasing through backwater channels is up to debate and lawsuits.